Boonsboro Maryland Map

About Boonsboro, Maryland

Boonsboro is a locality in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,809. The population density is 480.5 people per km². Boonsboro is located at 39.5062°N, 77.6525°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21713.

Boonsboro rests in the embrace of Washington County's rolling hills, a landscape etched with the quiet persistence of agriculture. It lies 7.8 miles south-south-east of Washington, MD (from Washington, MD: bearing 161°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-east of Halfway. The terrain here, a gentle rise and fall, is a patchwork quilt of emerald fields and deep green woodlands, bisected by the clear, insistent flow of Antietam Creek. The air, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume that settles over the stone buildings and manicured lawns. The character of Boonsboro is one of quiet fortitude, a place where the seasons dictate the pace and the land holds a deep, unspoken history. This is a place where the echoes of conflict and commerce intertwine, Boonsboro having played a role in the nation's formative years. Its founding was tied to the strategic importance of the surrounding terrain, a crossroads for travelers and traders. The local economy, once powered by the mills that harnessed the creek's energy, now draws strength from the surrounding farms that continue to yield their harvest and from the growing appreciation for its historical significance. The proximity to battlefields and the preservation of its early architecture draw visitors, a quiet influx that respects the enduring spirit of this Maryland settlement.

About This Boonsboro Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Boonsboro, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.506211, -77.652491. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Boonsboro and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Boonsboro includes the ZIP code (21660), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Washington County (Hagerstown), and school district assignment (Washington County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Boonsboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.